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Event:
SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
TShwiz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but TShwiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
TShwiz rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
TShwiz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
TShwiz misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
TShwiz clinches. #BC#
TShwiz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz dives in and grabs TShwiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. TShwiz pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
TShwiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.#CL#
TShwiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
TShwiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to clinch up but TShwiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Diaz forces TShwiz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
TShwiz instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toby TShwiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Diaz.#BC#
TShwiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz moves out of range as TShwiz throws a body kick.
TShwiz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiaz.
TShwiz works the jab nicely.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TShwiz pinned against the cage. TShwiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and TShwiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but TShwiz avoids it.
TShwiz tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
TShwiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TShwiz throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz looks winded!
TShwiz shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
TShwiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed TShwiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TShwiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
TShwiz jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
TShwiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
TShwiz has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
TShwiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TShwiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by TShwiz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots for a takedown but TShwiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TShwiz is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.#CL#
TShwiz clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
TShwiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TShwiz throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby TShwiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
TShwiz blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Diaz has been cut.
Toby TShwiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TShwiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but TShwiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TShwiz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TShwiz sprawls well. TShwiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
TShwiz closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from TShwiz.
#T1##BC#
TShwiz breaks the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TShwiz's guard.
TShwiz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
TShwiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
TShwiz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES#
TShwiz pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
TShwiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
TShwiz instigates a clinch. #BC#
TShwiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toby TShwiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Diaz.#CL#
TShwiz takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
TShwiz breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but TShwiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TShwiz fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from TShwiz lands but Diaz takes it in his stride. #CL#
TShwiz gets a clinch.
TShwiz blocks an uppercut.
TShwiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
TShwiz is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
TShwiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and TShwiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
TShwiz has managed to clinch.
TShwiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. #BC#
TShwiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TShwiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from TShwiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TShwiz as he jumps to the side.
TShwiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TShwiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
TShwiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
TShwiz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TShwiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
TShwiz manages to pull guard.
TShwiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
TShwiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but TShwiz is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby TShwiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and TShwiz counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
TShwiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as TShwiz tries to pass.
TShwiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
TShwiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TShwiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
TShwiz stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him. #TD#
TShwiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than TShwiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Diaz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Diaz rushes TShwiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
TShwiz taking a breather.
Diaz has TShwiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TShwiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TShwiz connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TShwiz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
TShwiz tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily#CL2#
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
TShwiz stalls.
TShwiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
TShwiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
TShwiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Toby TShwiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Diaz.#TD#
TShwiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
TShwiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
TShwiz continues to stall.
TShwiz looking for a sweep. Not yet TShwiz, not yet.
TShwiz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TShwiz managing to control the position.
Diaz passes TShwiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
TShwiz tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
TShwiz trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz stops TShwiz from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toby TShwiz.
Well TShwiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby TShwiz!
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Event:
SAFO 39 Gracie vs Turban
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz is looking to clinch but Stallion is avoiding it.
Stallion lands with an overhand left.
Diaz tries to clinch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Stallion shows good takedown defense.
Stallion scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rocky Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Stallion sprawls well.
Nice cross by Stallion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Stallion with a hook.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stallion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stallion.
Stallion scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallion throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Stallion. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Stallion catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Stallion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#T2#
Stallion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz moves out of range as Stallion throws a body kick.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stallion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stallion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stallion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Stallion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Stallion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stallion tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stallion lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Diaz counters with a quick kick to the body but Stallion blocks it.
Donk. Stallion catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Stallion lands.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.#T3#
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to move into range but Stallion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Stallion does it's job there.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stallion swivels and escapes.
Stallion lands with a shot to the body.
Stallion digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Stallion misses with a double jab.
Stallion lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Stallion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Rocky Stallion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stallion.
Stallion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stallion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stallion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stallion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stallion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Stallion cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stallion has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Stallion gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Stallion!
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